Domaine des Geais - Côtes du Marmandais Rouge 2018
Price: $16.00
| Producer | Domaine des Geais |
| Country | France |
| Region | Southwest |
| Subregion | Côtes du Marmandais |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 010409 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Domaine des Geais consists of 5 hectares of vineyards located in the Côtes du Marmandais, an appellation just south of Bordeuax, located between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers in Southwest, France. The domaine is run by the Boissonneau family, who have been making wine since 1839, primarily in Bordeaux. Today, the sixth generation of family members run the estate, led by Pascal Boissonneau who runs the vineyards (with the help of his Uncle Philippe) and the winery while his brother, Nicolas, is in charge of sales. Since 2007, the family has been practicing organic farming, and in 2016, all of their 72 acres, in Bordeaux and the Southwest, are certified organic. In addition to making organic wines, the Boissonneau family is committed to protecting the biodiversity of their vineyards with innovative techniques, like the use of specific grasses and the installation of beehives.
The 2018 Côtes du Marmandais is a blend of 37% Arbouriou, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Syrah and 9% Merlot. The wine pours a striking dark purple in the glass with a brilliant garnet rim. On the nose, enticing aromas of plum, blackberry, tobacco and dried purple flowers waft from the glass. On the palate, the components of the blend display themselves in complex ways: Rustic tannins and black brambly fruit from Abouriou; a velvety plushness from Merlot; concentrated dark berry fruit from the Cabernet Sauvignon; and a savory, herbal undertone courtesy of the Syrah. Combined, the blend gives the wine a juicy richness with a medium body and bold structure, perfect for those who enjoy generous country wines with a complex mix of flavors. Enjoy with a hearty old-fashioned beef stew, chicken pot-pie or slow-cooked barbecue ribs.
